Our nation is facing an "underemployment crisis" as a result of weak job growth, unprecedented wealth inequality, and an increasingly service-based economy. Many adults have no choice but to accept positions unrelated to their earned degrees, interests and/or experience. Government and education leaders are analyzing one source of the problem: how postsecondary education aligns with workforce and economic needs. Critics claim that the traditional post-secondary education system isn't adequately preparing students for the workforce, and as a result, many of these students are pursuing career-focused vs. standard four-year college educations.

Bringing together business and education leaders, economists and policy experts, the briefing explored the future of post-secondary education, solutions to America's underemployment crisis, and ways to transform both our workforce and economy. Moderator: Fawn Johnson, Correspondent, National Journal